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Elon Musk Has Built Another (Almost) Unicorn in Less Than 3 Years

After raising money by selling hats and flamethrowers, the Boring Company has raised its first outside funding.
By Sissi Cao
Impacts of federal research funding can be felt region-wide.

When the Federal Budget Funds Scientific Research, It’s the Economy That Benefits

Research dollars don't stay locked up in academia and government labs. R&D collaborations with the private sector are common – and grow the innovation economy.
By Christopher Keane
Every time a startup dies, a talented young person has to re-prioritize.

The Seven Signs Your Entrepreneur Friend Is Going to Fail

There are several stages of the entrepreneur’s progression into the pit of hell that is a startup company, and I am here to be your guide through each one.
By Jess Kimball Leslie
Agglomeration has the potential to change the way smaller enterprises grow and create value in the future.

Raising Capital Can Be Easy When Entrepreneurs Co-Operate

By Jeremy Harbour and Callum Laing
65+ associates and a handful of partners later and I’m still standing.

I Slept With 65 VCs and Learned These Things

By Luka Ivicevic
The finalists in the running for $1 million in funding.

Chivas Regal Wants to Pump $1M of Its Luxury Scotch Earnings Into a Tech Startup

By Sage Lazzaro
Crickets are the new kale.

Cricket Bars Are the Next Trendy Food—And You Might Start Seeing Them In Rap Videos

By Sage Lazzaro
A Glamsquad appointment in action. (Photo: Glamsquad)

With $15 Million More in Funding, What Will Glamsquad Do Next?

By Jordyn Taylor
Was land lease so bad?

Developing NYCHA Land Has Benefits, But They Drop Off in Less Affluent Neighborhoods

By Kim Velsey
LACMA. (Courtesy LACMA)

National Endowment for the Humanities Gifts Millions to California Museums

By Nate Freeman
HelloFresh today announced the completion of a $126 million Series E.

Down With Food Shopping: Recipe Delivery Service HelloFresh Raises $126 Million

By Jordyn Taylor
Valet Anywhere offers on-demand parking in Midtown Manhattan. (Photo: Facebook)

On-Demand Valet Parking App Thrives in City That Hates Driving

By Jordyn Taylor
Talkspace is now available in the Google Play Store. (Google Play Store)

Android Users Can Now Get On-Demand Therapy With ‘Talkspace’

By Jordyn Taylor

As Uber Secures $1.2 Billion in Funding, CEO Admits to Company’s ‘Significant Growing Pains’

By Jordyn Taylor

High-Tech Butler Service Launches in NYC, Raises $2 Million

By Jordyn Taylor

BuzzFeed Scores $50 Million in Funding from Andreessen Horowitz

By Jordyn Taylor

Snapchat In Funding Talks With Alibaba, Could Reach $10 Billion Valuation

By Jordan Valinsky
(Chart via CB Insights)

Who Gets the Tech Cash in NYC? Startups That Solve Real Problems

By Jack Smith IV
How come their apricot glazed chicken came out nicer looking than mine? (Facebook)

'HelloFresh' Recipe Delivery Service Raises $50 Million Series D

By Jordyn Taylor
Important. (Screengrab: Pinterest)

Pinterest Valued at $5 Billion Because Mason Jar Crafts Have Huge Growth Potential

By Jordyn Taylor

A Huge Russian Ecommerce Company Just Raised $150 Million

By Jordyn Taylor
(via Makerbot Industries)

In 2013, Investors Finally Figured Out That 3D Printing Is Going To Be Huge

By Jack Smith IV

NYC's Birchbox Scores $60 Million in Series B Round

By Jordyn Taylor

LearnVest Closes $28 Million Funding Round

By Jordyn Taylor
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